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6 Can’t-Miss Group Fitness Classes and More!

  Are you looking for free or low-cost group fitness opportunities? Check out some of our favorites! Running For free running clubs in your neighborhood visit: http://phillymayorscup.com/clubs Or check out: Philadelphia Runner Thursdays: 6:00PM @ 1601 Sansom St, Center City Thursdays: 6:30PM @ 4358 pm Main Street with, Manayunk Wednesdays: 6:00PM @ 3621 Walnut Street (between

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The #Healthy3forMe Challenge

Do you wish you could feel better, live a healthier lifestyle, and reduce your stress but have trouble making the changes you know you should make to get there? Get Healthy Philly is here to support your personal journey by providing ideas and resources to use physical activity and nutrition as well as tobacco-free living

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Fitness Resolutions Fail Due to Lack of Accountability

How to set yourself up for success in reaching your 2017 fitness goals by: Philly Powered Ambassador, Leslie Marant Many of us begin the New Year with a resolution or other promise to avoid using the “r” word. We set out with the best intentions and maybe even a new or renewed gym membership, DVDs,

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Cheap Workouts Everyday of the Week: Our Top 5 Picks in Philly

New Year, New You! Looking for ways to get moving in this New Year? Here are some of our favorite upcoming opportunities: Mondays Zumba- Starting January 9th at 6:30pm at Markward Recreation Center- Cost $5 Tuesdays Yoga- Starting January 10th at 6:30 pm at  Markward Recreation Center- Cost $5 Wednesdays Zumba- Starting January 4th at 7:15

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Play Outside: How a family doc manages winter play with her kids

by: Dr Cheryl Bettigole, Director: Get Healthy Philly Winter is here, along with its familiar spirit of cold, cozy nights and bitter, chilly mornings. At a recent Get Healthy Philly staff meeting, we began brainstorming ways for families to remain healthy and active in the colder weather. I thought back to when my three sons

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Ice Skate for Less this Winter

  Did you know that Philadelphia Parks and Recreation (PPR) has 5 ice skating rinks for Philadelphians to enjoy throughout the year?  Yes, it’s true and it is FREE to you!   PPR has these five rinks (mentioned below) where you can enjoy ice skating free of charge with only a minimal cost to rent the

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#OptOutside this Friday

At Get Healthy Philly we support active lifestyles and getting outdoors. We love the hashtag #optoutside, which encourages folks to get outdoors and be active on Black Friday, instead of shopping indoors. Our city has so many great places to walk, bike, hike, run and play! Look here to find trails and parks near you. Will

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